Ben Tuff

Head Chef

Ben leads the kitchen team, ensuring quality and consistency, while creating dishes with Leigh and inspiring junior chefs. He earned 2 AA Rosettes as a head chef and holds a degree in politics. Ben stays current with hospitality trends, plays football, and spends time with his family when not at The Wheatsheaf.

Alex Jordan

General Manager & Landlady

Alex has been a key part of The Wheatsheaf for two years, enjoying connecting with locals and witnessing the pub’s growth. A local native and Chilton Foliat Primary alumna, Alex holds a Music degree from the University of Westminster and boasts nearly 15 years in hospitality. She loves pisco sours, Sicilian Fiano wine, and often sings Taylor Swift songs!

Leigh Evans

Chef Director

Leigh oversees menu development, business operations, and team growth. A finalist in numerous prestigious chef competitions, Leigh’s impressive background includes an Acorn Award, 3 AA Rosettes, and recognition in the Michelin Guide. Having grown up in a family-run pub and nearly becoming a stone mason, when not in the kitchen, Leigh now enjoys a touch football with his 7-year-old son, partner, and French bulldog.

Katherine Sharpe

Restaurant Supervisor

Katherine trains new team members, ensures exceptional guest service, and manages operations in Alex’s absence. She holds a degree in floristry and a Level 3 NVQ in hospitality. Her claim to fame is featuring on S Club 7’s Comic Relief single in 2001. She has two young sons, Percy and Bimmy, and loves various crafts, showcasing her creative flair both at work and home.

Joel Brooks

Junior Sous

Joel supports head chef Ben, maintains high standards in food preparation, and boosts team morale. With a milk science qualification and sheer determination shown by passing his driving theory test after four tries, Joel’s journey from near Manchester was accidental but fortunate. He enjoys playing computer games, going to the gym, and spending time with his girlfriend Millie.

Thomas Saunders

Junior Sous

Thomas manages food prep and supports the team during service, aspiring to be an Executive Chef. Formerly a builder from Malmesbury, Tom has a passion for exotic pets and keeps snakes. In his free time, he enjoys horseback riding, reading about exotic pets, and painting Warhammer figures, blending his love for creativity and animals.